Posts by: Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana Carvalho, PhD

Joana holds a BSc in Biology, a MSc in Evolutionary and Developmental Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal. Her work has been focused on the impact of non-canonical Wnt signaling in the collective behavior of endothelial cells — cells that made up the lining of blood vessels — found in the umbilical cord of newborns.

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020

Running Program Improves Endurance in Young CP Patients, Study Shows

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A training program combining a series of running exercises using an adapted device improves cardiorespiratory endurance of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy, a study shows. The study, “RaceRunning ... Read more

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020

New Strategies Needed to Support Parents of Children with Severe CP, Study Finds

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Healthcare professionals should develop new strategies for helping to fulfill the now unmet needs of parents whose children have severe cerebral palsy, beginning with improving education about the disease and ... Read more

December 20, 2019December 20, 2019

$2.7M NIH Grant Supports Study of Interval Treadmill Training in Children with CP

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The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a five-year, $2.7 million research grant ... Read more

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Impairments More Severe in Infants With CP Linked to Congenital Zika Syndrome, Study Finds

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Motor, cognitive, and speech impairments are more severe in infants with cerebral palsy associated with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS), a study has found. The study, “Cerebral Palsy in Children With ... Read more

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

Behavioral Difficulties are Linked to Sleep Problems in Some Children With CP, Study Finds

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One in four children with cerebral palsy experiences behavioral difficulties that seem to be associated with sleep problems and nighttime pain, according to a recent study. The results, “Behavioral difficulties, ... Read more

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

Review Finds Limited Evidence Showing Botox’s Superiority in Alleviating Muscle Tightness in CP Children

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A review found limited evidence that botox outperforms other forms of treatment in improving walking, joint motion, or muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy (CP). The study, “Botulinum toxin ... Read more

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

More Controlled Studies Needed to Assess Effects of Umbilical Cord Blood Transplants, Review Finds

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More controlled clinical studies are needed to investigate the effects of umbilical cord blood transplants as a form of treatment for cerebral palsy (CP) and other diseases, according to a ... Read more

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019

Adults with CP at Higher Risk for Heart and Lung Diseases, Study Says

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Adults with cerebral palsy have a higher risk of developing heart and lung diseases, but not cancer or type 2 diabetes, compared with adults who do not have the disease, ... Read more

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019

Surf Therapy Improves Physical Fitness of CP Children, Study Says

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Surf therapy is a viable therapeutic option to improve physical fitness among children living with physical disabilities due to cerebral palsy, a study says. The findings of the study, “Effectiveness ... Read more

July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

Structure and Composition of Baby Teeth are Different in Children With CP, Study Says

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The structure and composition of temporary deciduous teeth, commonly known as “baby teeth,” are different in children with cerebral palsy, compared with healthy kids, a study has found. The study, ... Read more